Does this machine have an optional ball feeder? I want my boy to just be able to go out and practice when he can and I cant. Thanks
1029
when i purchased mine, there was an optional feeder. i however did not purchase it.
867393
No, they take a special size ball that is only available from this manufacturer. We had some that were only a fraction larger & will not pitch them very far. Tennis balls would fit the machine but pitches them right out on the ground if at all. Be sure to order extra balls with the machine.
2277815
It does come with a ball, if you get the complete set. The ball is small, 9" diameter I think. They use it in the videos for many of the exercises.
1598203
Sorry to waffle, but it all depends. They could more easily play with the smaller ball now. But I got my first official size b-ball about fheir age amd grew into it. The officialsize one is a good quality ball which will wait for them to grow into it and beart of their life for many years.
1747919
Yes it comes with a ball. It's worth buying....we get alot of use out of it. Although this is only our second summer having it and it is starting to rust a bit around the rim. I hope this helps.
33859
No it's not set up that way. I think you may need the electric portion feeder type. This one only drops when they have eaten everything out of the bowl.
2271803
If the pull-up ball isn't locking in place, there is a default with your device. I use mine about twice a week, and no problems yet. I rarely put milk in it, though... too much cleaning.
274169
Yes, the ball is nothing but an exercise ball that sits on the base. You can use the ball without the base but it's a smaller ball. I love mine!!
1271378
I think you can contact Ball about doing other items because I haven't tried that. The machine is great but what it does is do the stirring that you usually have to stand and do yourself (the part that kills your back)!
767081
Yes. Needs to be put together but it's easy and works really well. Our 6 year old nephew has a great time with it. Suction cup really holds the puching ball in place.
1011928
The ball I mentioned in my previous answer is no longer available I guess, it was the bigens sport fun ball. What a shame, it's a great ball.
706212
No basketball included! Next time I will read all the answers to the question. I only read the first answer and thought a ball was included, nope!
1054664
They have a one with a lighted ball called a Star Turbo (or something like that). I think they have replacement light up balls. I'm looking into getting the replacement light up balls for my kitten so she can play with it (and drive me bonkers) at night.
1036730
No, it comes with 0 (zero) balls. You have to buy the balls separately, you can get practice balls quite cheaply but I opted to buy 100 3* balls from another supplier. It doesn't hold any more than 100 so that is just the right amount. It tends to retain about 5 or 6 balls at the end that don't get fired so you do need to get quite a few to make it work properly. I would say that you should buy 50+ as a minimum.
1956684
I'd be careful with pruchasing anything that doesn't come with it. The balls that come with it are specific to the machine's power and diameter of where the balls come out. We've bought additional balls for my grandson after we knew what we were trying to imititate/replace.
80201
no a ball comes with the hoop but its a mini basketball hoop for indoors so you can't fit a full sized ball through the hoop
246725
It uses soft balls and it is good for getting timing down... You can adjust the "apparent speed" by adjusting the distance between the machine and the batter. It really helped my son (and his teammates) consistently getting the bat on the ball, but the light weight of the ball prevents the development of a powerful swing. We found the utility maxes out at 12-13 years old and a "real ball" machine is needed.